Manager - Procurement The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities for both inter-company and external supplier purchases, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, uninterrupted material availability, efficient logistics management, and supplier relationship development. The role requires expertise in procurement strategy, commercial negotiations, SAP systems, logistics coordination, and supply chain management within the process automation industry.

Procurement & Sourcing

Manage end-to-end procurement activities for inter-group and external suppliers.

Ensure timely procurement of materials, components, and services to support business operations.

Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, cost optimization, and supplier performance.

Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.

Commercial Negotiation

Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service agreements.

Manage contract renewals and ensure favorable commercial terms.

SAP & Procurement Operations

Oversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier master data within SAP.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.

Drive accuracy and efficiency of procurement transactions and reporting.

Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

Coordinate closely with logistics providers, production planning, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Manage import/export processes, shipment tracking, and customs-related activities.





Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Customer Service teams.

Support business growth through proactive procurement planning and risk mitigation.

Act as the key escalation point for supply disruptions and delivery challenges.

Drive digital transformation and process automation initiatives within procurement operations.

Implement best practices in sourcing, supplier management, and logistics.

Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.

Graduate degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.

- 6-10 years of procurement and supply chain experience within the Process Automation or Industrial Automation industry.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and logistics operations.
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems (SAP MM preferred).
- Proven experience in commercial negotiations and contract management.

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today!

It is designed to help you perform, grow,



feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in valuable faith to all our stakeholders. Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

📌 SAP Procurement Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Chennai